[Web4lib] Patron Authentication

[Phillip Whitford]

 You may want to investigate using SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). It
is used by many third party programs to validate information from an
ILS. Dynix supports SIPS but I believe it is an add on feature you have
to purchase. NCIP (National Circulation Interchange Protocol) and the
open source OpenNCIP are to eventually replace SIP and also may meet
your need. SirsiDynix also sells an NCIP based product. Info oration on
OpenNCIP can be found at:  http://openncip.org/



Phillip B. Whitford
Associate Director for Support Services
Braswell Memorial Library
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of my organization. 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Anthony Fitzwater
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 7:59 PM
To: web4lib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Web4lib] Patron Authentication

Hello,

 

I am new here and am hoping this is the correct list for this question.

 

I am creating some custom applications for our website.  One thing I
would like to do is tie into our ILS so patrons can use their library
card number and PIN number to login and use the web apps (sort of like
using the catalog).

 

I would like to avoid tying into our ILS directly for security sake and
was wondering if there is any third party software that would allow me
to interface with it.  We are currently using Dynix/Horizon.

 

I always have the option of the patron creating a new login/password for
these applications but that's just another thing they would have to
remember.  It would also make them more motivated to use the
applications if it was already established for them.

 

Thanks for your time,

 

Anthony Fitzwater

Apache Junction Public Library

1177 N. Idaho Rd.

Apache Junction, AZ 85219

(480) 474-8577

 

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